Sub zero temperatures and a touch of frost on the ground did not deter the turnout for the B run and 25 riders gathered in Dalton Sq. for the run north to Beckfoot and Sedbergh. 20 riders had already left for the A run to Hawes so a very good turnout for the Lune. The forecast for…

A chilly morning greeted the Lune A run as it gathered in Dalton Square, but don’t get me wrong, there were no complaints as it promised to be a stunning day and it didn’t disappoint. After we’d adjusted our watches to Dunlop Time which lags behind GMT by approximately 10 minutes about 20 riders left for the scheduled Kirkby Lonsdale / Sedbergh / Hawes / Ingleton run.

At last week’s AGM it was proposed that the entry charge for the 2012 CRC would be raised to £5.00. and all proceeds will be donated to Gorden Helme, Brian greenwood and myself talked to gordon on Monday evening at the Hospital in Preston and gordon was very touched at the suggestion, i have since…

Addendum to the Lune AGM report Due to illness the annual meeting was at least a month later than usual and because of this, booking the Club Dinner has been delayed. Following the discussion of likely venues it was acknowledged that getting a booking on the favoured Friday night would be difficult. Fortunately the President…

I wanted to share something on Photobucket with you: Tomorrows legbreaker ride led by Howard Hirst takes in the climb of Cross o Greet seen here in the 09 ToB. When climbed from the valley bottom in Bentham it is an arduous Five mile ascent. 9.15 depart from Dalton SQ tomorrow all are welcome to…

The meeting was opened by the president, Tony Sweeny, who gave a brief review of the year. The treasurer said that the Club was in a sound financial position and he saw no need to increase the annual subs from £10. The secretary reported he had dealt with letters from BC etc. 2012 races. Agreed…

I have received this sad email from my son in law and his work colleague about a young man named Jimmy Higham who has terminal cancer, his friends are cycling Jimmy’s journey 485 miles 22-30 Oct You would be most welcome to cycle part of the journey, or sponsor. See link below: http://www.justgiving.com/jimmys-journey/ Geoff